Trump "Thunderously" Booed at NBA Finals Game 3 in Madison Square Garden — Claims It Was "Mostly Cheers"
Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game — and was thunderously booed when shown on the Madison Square Garden jumbotron during the national anthem. White House pool reporters called it "indisputably" loud booing. Trump told reporters afterward: "It was, I think, mostly cheers. It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic." His presence caused 4+ hour security lines, forced the cancellation of fan watch parties outside MSG, and required a 10-foot fence, counter-drone technology, and a bulletproof glass suite. Fans made rude gestures at his motorcade. Ticket prices exceeded $5,000. The Knicks lost 115-111, snapping a 13-game playoff win streak. Schumer: "Trump should LEAVE US ALONE! He's not wanted here." Trump sat with James Dolan, Jared Kushner, Boris Epshteyn, and four Cabinet secretaries. Howard Lutnick — who testified about Epstein ten days earlier — sat courtside.